Book Review: MOD Railways by Michael Hitchen
This book illustrates railways at some of the many different types of MOD establishments that had railway systems, both standard and narrow gauge.
Author: Roger Smith
I have had a life-long interest in railways, growing up just a few yards from the complex of sidings at Gloucester docks. My interest continued when I left school and joined the signal department of British Railways.
I am a published author and a a proof-reader for the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society's society’s monthly magazine, the Railway Observer.
I am also a keen photographer, and have had a number of railway photographs published in monthly magazines and books.
e-scooters banned from all TransPennine Express trains and stations amid safety concerns
From 27 December, e-scooters, hoverboards, and e-skateboards will be banned from TransPennine Express stations or carried on any of its trains.
Book Review: Japanese Steam in the 1970s by Yoshi Hasida
This book captures some of Japan's remaining steam engines in a variety of settings in Western Japan and on Hokkaido between 1971 and 1975.
21 extra services from Waterloo for South Western Railway customers celebrating New Year’s Eve
In the early morning of New Year’s Day, Sunday, 1st January, South Western Railway (SWR) is to run 21 extra train services from London Waterloo.
Book Review: Images of the British Railway Landscape by David Goodyear
The book captures the railway as part of the landscape, where the trains provide the soul and atmosphere that complement the landscape.
Book Review: Croydon Tramlink – A Definitive History by Gareth David
This hardback from publishers Pen & Sword describes the history of Croydon Tramlink, which links Wimbledon with Croydon in South London.
Work started on restoring buildings at Ffestiniog Railway’s Boston Lodge works
Work has started to restore and conserve buildings at the Ffestiniog Railway’s Boston Lodge works which feature in The Guinness Book of Records.
West Midlands Railway warns of disruption into the New Year
West Midlands Railway is advising passengers that because of industrial action its services will be disrupted from Christmas Eve into the New Year.
Over 70 stations in southeast England now have smart lockers
On-line shopping is now easier for passengers and local residents in South East England with the InPost lockers at over 70 railway stations.
Northamptonshire stations winners at National Railway Heritage Awards
At the National Railway Heritage Awards held earlier this month, Kettering and Wellingborough stations in Northamptonshire won awards.